Kensington DomeHub USB 2.0 (7 ports) Weighted Hub 33118 | 
| Brand: Kensington
List Price: $38.99
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Rating:  123 reviews
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 6 x 5 x 6
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 33118
Model: 33118
UPC: 858963311813
EAN: 0858963311813
ASIN: B0002FHENE
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Condition: BRAND NEW! FACTORY SEALED!!!
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| Features:
| • | Weighted base and non-skid feet stay put | | • | Seven USB ports to connect up to seven devices | | • | USB 2.0 delivers up to 40 times the speed of USB 1.1 | | • | Free FlyLight included | | • | Works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 |
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Product Description
Since 1903, Acco Brands has grown from a small manufacturer of paper clips and fasteners to an international team of leading office product brands in 60 locations worldwide. Acco designs innovative products to help you work more efficiently, more comfortably and more productively then ever before.PRODUCT FEATURES: Seven additional USB 2.0 ports; Fully backwards compatible with all USB speeds (USB 1.1 & USB 2.0); Stunning contemporary design with weighted base and non-skid feet, also comes with a desktop extension cable for use with a Laptop or desktop computer; Links 1-7 devices; 7 LED's to signal use of each port; Includes power adapter to ensure full power to all ports; Easy to use, Plug and play.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 118 more reviews...
Plugs don't stay in February 4, 2005
Karen Wallace (MD, United States)
135 out of 141 found this review helpful
It's very cute, and I like the way the LEDs light up when something is plugged in and blink when data is going through. However, I have a few complaints.
1) The plugs don't go all the way in because the ports are set parallel to the base, not perpendicular to the surface. One side of the plug is seated all the way, but the other side isn't.
2) Plugged-in items slip out easily. The hub is behind my monitor where nothing moving touches it, yet I occasionally find that my printer is offline because the plug has slipped out of the hub.
 Why user-centred design really works. January 12, 2005
John Jones (Shippensburg, PA)
110 out of 114 found this review helpful
The Kensington 7 Port USB 2.0 Dome Hub is a superb piece of user-centred design.
For years I've used USB ports that technically did their job, but failed in other areas. Take the most recent that I've been using - made by GE, it suffers from design flaws that are truly infuriating. First, there is not enough space between the USB port sockets, so that USB leads that have fat plugs cannot be plugged in next to each other. Secondly, the unit is so light (despite being a seven-port hub) that it slides around my desk whenever I move one of the leads that are plugged into it. It might work technically as a hub, but as a piece of useful technology it's hopeless. It has quite clearly never actually been tested by a real end-user in a working environment.
The Kensington 7 Port USB 2.0 Dome Hub, on the other hand, is superbly designed. Its rounded shape means that the USB lead plugs are adequately separated and all the ports can accommodate a lead with a fat plug. One of the ports is conveniently located right at the top of the dome, perfect positioning for items that are frequently plugged and unplugged, such as pen drives. And, the unit is heavily weighted, and never slides around my desk. And, it looks superb as well. Highly recommended.
Is it OK to love a USB hub? July 2, 2006
Greg Robertson (West Quincy, MA)
63 out of 64 found this review helpful
I don't usually get all misty about peripherals, but the Kensington 7-Port USB 2.0 Dome Hub solved a couple of major usability issues for me and is possibly the best, most intelligently thought out USB hub made. Why?
1) This hub replaced an older 4-port hub that had too few ports even when it was new. This makes me ask: Why do others even bother to make a 4-port desktop hub today? If you're on the fence as to whether it's worth spending $12 more to get 7 ports instead of 4, the answer is Yes, Yes, YES! Even if you don't use all 7 right away, at some point -- like when you need them most -- you'll be glad they are there.
2) This hub's dome design actually makes it more compact than my old 4-port hub, so it takes less desktop space while doing more work.
3) It's weighted, so it stays where I put it. As with other hubs sold even today, my old one was not weighted, so it moved whenever a USB cable did, which in turn often made cables come loose. But the Kensington Dome is rock steady and the cables stay put.
4) It worked instantly right out of the box, and still works flawlessly. Note that I run a Mac OS X system, so no driver was needed for this hub. If you run OS 9 or older, or a PC with Windows, you'll need to load the driver provided on a CD that comes in the package. I can't vouch for how it runs with those systems, but it worked so well with mine that I see no reason it shouldn't with yours.
Finally, keep in mind that although this is a USB 2.0 hub, if you plug it into a USB 1.1 computer port, like those in an older computer, it can only do USB 1.1 work. This may seem obvious, but unfortunately isn't to some, and it's an important point in order to give this little beauty it's due respect.
Go for it. You'll love it, too.
One of the few - if not, only - attractive USB hub(s) out there. February 24, 2006
Kiyo M.
34 out of 35 found this review helpful
The USB uplink cable (the main USB which connects to your computer) is already permanently attached to the hub (why they did this is beyond me) -- and yes, it is short; HOWEVER, the package should INCLUDE a USB extension cable (Type-A Male to Type-A Female), so it should be enough to reach your computer.
The green LED to indicate the connection of a USB is definitely a plus. Most hubs do not have this feature, yet it's extremely helpful to have. However, I find this to be odd: if you connect a USB to the very right side of the hub, you would assume the LED on the right side would light, right? Instead, the LED which it is parallel to, lights. So in this case (if you connect a USB to the very RIGHT port), the LED on the very LEFT would turn on.
As you're probably already aware, there are six ports on the back and one on the top; a total of seven USB ports. Having the one on the top is extremely convenient. I have external hard drives always connected on the back of the hub, and I leave the top USB port open for on-the-go devices like flash drives.
If you're unfamiliar with hubs: most hubs are self-powered with their own power supply (in this case it's one of those brick power supplies), so even if you turn off your computer, power will still go to it. This way, you can still charge portable devices through USB without turning on the computer. This Kensington 7-Port hub also comes with a free USB light, so you can use that too without the computer on.
The unique dome-shaped design may feel a bit awkward at first, but if you have USBs connected all the time, it shouldn't be a problem.
Overall, I'm happy with this purchase. The hub just made my desk setup look nicer too.
IMPORTANT: Like many USB hubs, not all devices work well on a hub. This is because it has to send information to the hub THEN to computer, so it's always best to connect frequent power usage devices DIRECTLY to the computer USB ports. (eg: devices such as drawing tablets, which constantly has to update the cursor). However, for most things like printers, USB flash drives, external hard drives -- it should be fine.
Update: I did notice that the power supply plug is not so secure afterall. They really should've designed that part better as sometimes when you touch or pickup the hub, you lose USB connection, later realizing that the problem was the mini power supply plug slipping out slightly. Disappointing design flaw; something to be aware of.
Best USB hub I've ever had... May 2, 2005
Eric Pruss (Atlanta, GA USA)
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
The best thing... it's about apound in weight, so it will not slide around.
Next best thing... it has a port on top, perfect for flashdrives.
It also comes with a nifty little LEF light on a flexible stalk, which is long enough to be attached to a rear port and still light up my keyboard/tablet (I like to do my graphics work in the dark).
I don't understand the complaints others have made about the ports... They firmly grip all my USB connectors... So tightly in fact, that they take a little extra effort to shove in, but not so much that it feels like I have the connector backwards.
And the one complaint someone had about the length of the USB cable also seems a little odd... The pigtailed connector is a couple feet long, and the box includes a nice long extension. 99% of users should be happy with this arrangement.
Not much else to say, except I am quite pleased with it... it's different looking and not ugly, and simply works... I guess if I were to change anything, I would put blue or white LEDs on it, instead of green, but that's a personal preference.
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